# Events & Things To Do in Gisborne in August 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in August 2026 in Gisborne. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in August 2026 in Gisborne.
- **Category**: August
- **Display Name**: Events in August
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Discover all the happening events in August [YEAR] in [CITY] and make it a month of learning and exploration. From art exhibitions to kickass concerts, from yoga workshops to photography masterclass; the list of things to do in [CITY] in August [YEAR] is quite elaborate. Explore from the genres that you find interest in, there will be many events in August in [CITY] to keep you engaged.

## August Events in Gisborne

- **Event Name**: Delaney Davidson Baby Heavyweight (DUO) | Gisborne
  - **Description**: Delaney Davidson is a New Zealand Singer Songwriter, Musician, and Visual Artist.

A wry sense of humour, some theatre of unease, and a voice classed as not conventionally beautiful all combine to breathe life and space into the niche he has carved out fo
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    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/delaney-davidson-baby-heavyweight-duo-|-gisborne/200030120671324
  - **Venue**: Dome Bar and Cinema
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  - **Categories**: music, art, entertainment, theatre, storytelling
- **Event Name**: 2026 NZ Skeptics Conference
  - **Description**: The NZ Skeptics’ 2026 conference will be held in Christchurch this year from July 31st to August 2nd. Our special guests for our special 40 year anniversary will be the team from The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe podcast.

Early Bird tickets for our con
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 31 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Aug 02 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/2026-nz-skeptics-conference/200030120671826
  - **Venue**: Tūranga, Christchurch's Library in the CBD
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  - **Categories**: business, conferences
- **Event Name**: Winter Badminton Tournament
  - **Description**: Bring your A-game to the Winter Badminton Tournament hosted by Gisborne Pinoy Smashers! 🥶

🏸Whether you play for fun or for the podium, we have a bracket for you. Slots fill up fast, so grab your partner and get ready to smash!

📅 Date: August 29 & 30
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 05:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/winter-badminton-tournament/200030224597619
  - **Venue**: Badminton Eastland  - Gisborne
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- **Event Name**: NZTrio - Space Jump (Gisborne)
  - **Description**: Experience the dynamic energy of Fazıl Say’s Space Jump, vividly portraying a thrilling ascent and descent with vibrant rhythms and textures. Schumann’s Piano Trio No. 2 follows, showcasing lyrical warmth and expressive melodies with underlying jovial opt
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/nztrio-space-jump-gisborne/200030120670923
  - **Venue**: 7 Fitzherbert St, Gisborne, New Zealand 4010
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, art
- **Event Name**: Ceramic Painting Class in Gisborne
  - **Description**: 🧡 Think you’re not creative? We’ll prove you wrong!

You’ll learn step-by-step techniques for painting your ceramic bowl — perfect for beginners.
📍Gisborne Community Centre 📅 1 August

🍵 Includes Turkish tea service with treats
👉 See campaigns/offers on o
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 02:00 am – Sat Aug 01 2026 at 12:30 pm (+12:00)
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  - **Venue**: Gisborne Community Centre
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  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Reece Mastin - Gisborne - Smash Palace
  - **Description**: Join us on The New Dawn Tour , a powerful leap into a new
musical frontier. Having moved from the pop scene into the
rock and now into an even heavier sound, this tour marks
the start of an epic new chapter. Alongside all the hits you
know and love, you’l
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/reece-mastin-gisborne-smash-palace/200030151038441
  - **Venue**: Smash Palace Bar Gisborne
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, live-music
- **Event Name**: GBG Dance Competition 2026
  - **Description**: Locals only dance competition for ballet, tap and modern/jazz
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 25
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 07 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Aug 09 2026 at 02:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/gbg-dance-competition-2026/200030187108511
  - **Venue**: War Memorial Theatre Gisborne
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  - **Categories**: dance-competition, entertainment, contests, dance, music

## Trending Events in Gisborne

- **Event Name**: Rhythm & Vines 2026
  - **Description**: Rhythm & Vines 2026 is officially on the horizon 🧨

Rhythm & Vines is Aotearoa’s iconic three‑day music and camping festival, held in Gisborne from December 29–31 - globally known as the first festival in the world to welcome the first sunrise of
  - **Venue**: 75 Waimata Valley Road, Gisborne, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: MAGIC MEN TAKEOVER GISBORNE, NZ
  - **Description**: MAGIC MEN TAKEOVER GISBORNE, NZ!!!About this EventThe #1 Ladies Night Out, Breaking Records Worldwide MagicMen Australia is taking over the world, breaki
  - **Venue**: Dome Cinema
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- **Event Name**: Gisborne A&P Show 2026
  - **Description**: Over two fun-filled days, you’ll experience everything the Poverty Bay A&P Show is renowned for throughout New Zealand, including:
Equestrian showing, dressage & jumping
Speed shearing, shearing & wool classing
Wood chopping & fencing
Dog
  - **Venue**: Gisborne Showgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Gisborne Art Mart
  - **Description**: Largest outdoor arts & crafts market in Gisborne. The Art Mart has been going for over 20 yrs. Local artisans will be selling their handmade creations.
  - **Venue**: Marina Park, Vogel St Gisborne
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- **Event Name**: Summer Thieves - Winter Roundup Tour | Smash Palace - Gisborne
  - **Description**: Summer Thieves hit the road for the Winter Round Up Tour. Three intimate shows in Gisborne, Tauranga & Raglan.About this EventThree towns. Three parties. One mission.Summer Thieves are loading up t
  - **Venue**: Smash Palace
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- **Event Name**: The Bubble Spectacular - Gisborne
  - **Description**: 🫧 THE BUBBLE SPECTACULAR STARRING DR. HUBBLE 🫧

War Memorial Theatre ~ Friday 10 July (Matariki public holiday)

Family fun for everyone with science guy Dr. Hubble and his amazing bubbles! Kids and grown-ups will be awe-struck as bubbles fly around the a
  - **Venue**: 159 Bright Street, Gisborne, New Zealand 4010
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- **Event Name**: Bubble Wrap Fun Matariki event
  - **Description**: 🎉🌈 Matariki Bubble Wrap Fun day🌈🎉

Join us these school holidays for two huge days of family fun at the Gisborne Event Center on Sunday 12th & Monday 13th July!

🏰 Bouncy Castles
🐴 Pony Cycles
🏃 Obstacle Courses
🎨 Face Painting
☕ Coffee Carts
🌭Food Ve
  - **Venue**: Gisborne Showgrounds
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- **Event Name**: The Veils (Solo) | Fragile World Tour | Gisborne
  - **Description**: Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Asphodels’ in 2025, The Veils quickly return with a bold and invigorated new album titled ‘Fragile World’, out June 19 on V2 Records. Today The Veils alongside Banished Music announce a 10-date New Zealand to
  - **Venue**: Dome Bar and Cinema
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- **Event Name**: Delaney Davidson Baby Heavyweight (DUO) | Gisborne
  - **Description**: Delaney Davidson is a New Zealand Singer Songwriter, Musician, and Visual Artist.

A wry sense of humour, some theatre of unease, and a voice classed as not conventionally beautiful all combine to breathe life and space into the niche he has carved out fo
  - **Venue**: Dome Bar and Cinema
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- **Q**: What are the top August events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Delaney Davidson Baby Heavyweight (DUO) | Gisborne (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 09:30 am at Dome Bar and Cinema), 2026 NZ Skeptics Conference (Fri Jul 31 2026 at 08:00 am at Tūranga, Christchurch's Library in the CBD), Winter Badminton Tournament (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 am at Badminton Eastland  - Gisborne), NZTrio - Space Jump (Gisborne) (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 09:00 am at 7 Fitzherbert St, Gisborne, New Zealand 4010), Ceramic Painting Class in Gisborne (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 02:00 am at Gisborne Community Centre).
- **Q**: How can I find August events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming August events in Gisborne on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for August events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for August events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting August events in Gisborne include Dome Bar and Cinema, Tūranga, Christchurch's Library in the CBD, Badminton Eastland  - Gisborne.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for August events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting August events in Gisborne include Banished Music, NZ Skeptics Inc., Gisborne Pinoy Smashers.
- **Q**: Are there any online August events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many August events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
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